Ku Leuven

This study compared two different procedures for treating achalasia, a condition that makes swallowing difficult. Researchers tested whether a newer procedure called POEM works better long-term than the standard pneumatic dilation treatment. The trial involved 132 adults with ach…

This study tested a cold air breathing challenge in 60 adults (healthy and with asthma) to see if it can safely tell the difference between asthma and normal lungs. Participants breathed cold, dry air while their lung function was measured. The goal is to develop a better, more r…

This study looked at how to improve a fall prevention program for older adults living at home. About 550 people aged 65 and older who had fallen or had balance issues took part. The goal was to see if carefully tracking how the program is delivered can make it more effective in r…

This pilot study tested a new robot-based therapy program to help people with chronic stroke improve arm movement and daily function. Ten participants who had a stroke at least six months ago tried the program combining robot training, home exercises, and real-life practice. The …

This study tested if walking on a split-belt treadmill (where each leg moves at a different speed) for four weeks could reduce freezing of gait during turns in people with Parkinson's. 26 participants did either treadmill training with turning practice or treadmill training with …

This study tested whether a new type of brain-feedback training, combined with mindfulness meditation, can help people better manage stress. Eighty adults with mild to severe stress symptoms completed 10 sessions of neurofeedback while meditating. The goal was to see if this appr…

This study tested an intensive motor rehabilitation program that uses advanced technology to help adults with chronic stroke or spinal cord injury. 102 participants were randomly assigned to either the tech-enhanced rehab or standard care. The goal was to see if the program impro…

This study tested a screening method using a special dye (Lugol) during endoscopy to find early signs of cancer in 39 adults who had achalasia for over 15 years. People with achalasia have a higher risk of esophageal cancer, and the dye helps doctors see abnormal cells more clear…

This study looked at how short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) get into the blood when delivered to different parts of the gut. Thirteen healthy volunteers took capsules that released SCFAs in either the small intestine or the colon. Blood samples were then taken to measure how much re…

This study aimed to understand how to help people with Parkinson's disease better remember and retain practiced motor skills, like those used on a tablet or smartphone. Researchers compared two training methods—practicing a single task versus practicing while doing a second task—…